Head of Academic Innovation, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000/year USD

Crossover is a company focused on transforming education through innovative learning models. They are seeking a Head of Academic Innovation to lead the development and execution of academic strategies that enhance learning outcomes and advocate for evidence-based educational practices globally.

Responsibilities:

• Developing academic frameworks that convert learning science into actionable guidance for curriculum design, motivation structures, and application features
• Conducting academic execution reviews with Heads of Academics to ensure school teams maintain alignment, accountability, and consistent delivery of outcomes
• Integrating data, interviews, and direct observation into comprehensive academic ecosystem reviews that identify the most impactful obstacles to accelerated learning and recommend targeted interventions
• Ensuring strategic alignment by overseeing planning processes, feedback mechanisms, and milestone tracking to keep student learning outcomes at the center
• Serving as the principal representative of 2 Hour Learning in high-level forums, including keynote presentations and engagements with Ministries of Education, to influence systemic shifts in educational thinking globally

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field
• At least 7 years in academic or EdTech leadership roles, leading a team of staff/employees (not an informal peer leader role, such as grade-level lead); you must have been responsible for hiring, monitoring performance, coaching, and making termination decisions
• Experience driving learning outcomes for students and upholding student performance standards
• Experience applying AI or emerging technologies to improve education, such as through personalized learning, adaptive learning, AI agents, etc
• Experience managing academic teams of 50+ people (e.g., the teams you managed directly executed curriculum, instruction, or assessment)
• Experience interacting directly with students, teachers, or school leaders in a professional setting